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StewMac 000 kit build so far
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2016 2:11 pm
by benjaminbusack
I purchased this kit the beginning of February and am very pleased with it so far. I selected the kit with the torrefied top and it exceeds my expectations although I am not finished. I made my own cam clamps prior to ordering the kit just to build a little confidence and save some money.
Re: StewMac 000 kit build so far
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2016 6:10 pm
by Diane Kauffmds
I'm glad you're having fun. It's very rewarding to build your own guitar.
Re: StewMac 000 kit build so far
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2016 10:52 am
by tippie53
I have built 7 torrified guitars now. I do suggest to allow about 8 hr clamp time 12 is better. The process changes the way the wood accepts water. So allow for that. Other than that I loved the end results.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gow0SP1KBHc
Re: StewMac 000 kit build so far
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 9:11 am
by benjaminbusack
Kit unpackaged, let wood acclimate for a week.
Re: StewMac 000 kit build so far
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 1:33 pm
by benjaminbusack
gluing neck and tailblocks
Re: StewMac 000 kit build so far
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 2:12 pm
by benjaminbusack
after
Re: StewMac 000 kit build so far
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 2:15 pm
by benjaminbusack
cardboard body mold and waist clamp
Re: StewMac 000 kit build so far
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 2:16 pm
by benjaminbusack
gluing kerfed lining
Re: StewMac 000 kit build so far
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2016 2:17 pm
by benjaminbusack
after
Re: StewMac 000 kit build so far
Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2016 8:46 am
by benjaminbusack
Carving braces was fun, this little workbench was $25 on Craigslist and made several processes easier.